by Elaine Olsen | Dec 16, 2009 | brokenness, calling, conviction, faith, freedom, Gail, living God's truth, the least of these
My heart is completely sad—full of a tender ache that exceeds understanding.But let me rewind to a week ago, where it all began, even though I wasn’t privy to the beginning; only to the heart-stirrings of a young daughter who didn’t forget to remember her.Her.The...
by Elaine Olsen | Dec 9, 2009 | christmas, faith, living God's truth
Faith. Mine has been challenged as of late. My spirit has been burdened by a great many things in recent weeks. I suppose the challenge to my faith has always been there—alive and present within me. But as I’ve paid closer attention to faith’s cultivation, to its...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 20, 2009 | faith, living God's truth
Morning is breaking. I am ready for its arrival. The night’s pause has been a restless one for me. And while I’m not ready for the noise of a new day, I’m ready for the security of its light. The quiet and dark of night often startles me. I hear things in the night...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 11, 2009 | christian perfection, faith, trust
“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” {Jude 3} I ran across it this morning; rather, it ran across me. All over...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 4, 2009 | a quick word, faith, trust
~Alex Christopher Mercado~ Your day has come… rest in the sweet arms of Jesus, precious boy! I’ll meet you there soon. PS: For those of you who haven’t read the previous post, this is the young child who inspired my heart-felt response. Apparently,...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 19, 2009 | a quick word, a quick word marriage, faith, family fun, marriage, trust
I was fully prepared to write another post today, a post that God has graciously allowed me to tuck away for a season; maybe forever. Today he gave me a “pass” on something. Today his favor has come to me and my household in tangible measure, and I am humbled and...
